Declining since 2018, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Hawk since 1982
Babies named Hawk per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 489 |
| 2020s | 235 |
Meaning & origin
Hawk entered the U.S. naming scene in 1982 and has seen modest but growing use, particularly in recent decades. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, after which its trajectory has been falling since 2018. Despite its relative rarity, with a 2025 ranking of 5045 and approximately 1 in 89,899 boys receiving the name, Hawk appeals to parents drawn to nature-inspired and strong, single-syllable names. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country. As a word name, Hawk carries connotations of sharpness and independence, fitting into a broader trend of animal names like Wolf and Bear.
Hawk is an English word name derived from the Old English 'hafoc', referring to the bird of prey. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a broader trend of nature-inspired and animal names. Its use as a surname also contributes to its adoption as a first name.
Sibling names for Hawk
Names that share Hawk's style, for a brother or sister.
